Postdoctoral Scholar in Evolutionary Biology, Microbial Ecology

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Salary range: See Table 23 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Position duration: Two Years

Application Window

Open date: May 1, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for designing and carrying out field and laboratory experiments and simulations related to the goals of the NSF Biology Integration Institute (BII) - INstitute for Symbiotic Interactions, Teaching and Education in the face of a changing climate (INSITE).

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct work related to the squid/Vibrio beneficial symbiosis, focused on exploring the short term, long term and future impacts of global climate change across this system.

The postdoctoral scholar will have expertise in at least one of three sub-fields: (1) ecophysiology of either animal or microbial populations, (2) experimental biology with experience in population genomics and molecular biology, and (3) computational biology and/or bioinformatics.

Preferred candidates will also have experience with handling marine invertebrates in the field and laboratory settings, and experience or a strong interest in conducting experiments and/or simulations that manipulate climate conditions that are predicted to impact all life on Earth.

In addition to these responsibilities, the postdoctoral scholar will also be required to work on a research plan with their interdisciplinary team, as well as practice grant writing, prepare manuscripts, present their work at international and/or national conferences, collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students, help train new scholars in the institute, and complete an individual development plan with the director and the research team leaders to guide them in their work.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology/Sciences, Conservation Ecology, Ecology/Evolution, or Genetics.

Additional qualifications

Familiarity with microbial symbiosis and/or computational biology.

Preferred qualifications

Additional postdoctoral experience desired but not necessary for the position.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02167

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